The Graham Norton Show season 31: where to watch, celebrity guests, and everything we know

The Graham Norton Show is back on our screens and there are plenty of huge stars chatting to Graham this season including singers, actors, and comedians.

As ever, we should expect lots of laughs, unbelievable stories and maybe even some unlikely friendships as the series returns, with Graham and co ready to brighten up our Friday evenings once again.

The long-running chat show is now in its 31st season and it seems like it's still going strong with plenty of big names eager to take part.

Here's everything you need to know...

The Graham Norton Show season 31 release date

The Graham Norton Show returns to our screens on Friday, September 29 at 10:40 pm. Episodes will air weekly in the time slot. The next episode is on Friday, January 19.

Episodes can also be watched on demand via iPlayer.

Which celebrities are appearing on The Graham Norton Show season 31?

It just wouldn't be Graham Norton without an array of stars, and this season we're welcoming some huge names to the iconic stage.

Kylie Minogue, Stephen Graham, David Mitchell, Catherine Tate, Ashley Walters, Bill Bailey, Laura Linney, and Dawn French are just some of the guests who will be chatting with Graham, so we've got plenty to look forward to.

The Graham Norton Show season 31 epsiode guide

Episode 1: Kylie Minogue, Stephen Graham, David Mitchell, Mawaan Rizwan, Mae Muller

Together on Graham's sofa this week: queen of pop Kylie Minogue, promoting her latest album Tension; brilliant actor Stephen Graham whose acclaimed one-take restaurant-kitchen drama Boiling Point now continues as a BBC series; actor and writer David Mitchell, talking about his new history of British royalty, Unruly; comedian Mawaan Rizwan, star and creator of surreal sitcom Juice; and music from singer-songwriter Mae Muller who performs her current single Me, Myself & I.

Episode 2:  Bernie Taupin, Catherine Tate, Ashley Walters, Bill Bailey, Christine and the Queens 

Together on Graham's sofa: rock legend Bernie Taupin, the lyricist behind Elton John's hits discussing his memoir Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton and Me; actress and comedian Catherine Tate coming to the West End stage in The Enfield Haunting; actor and rapper Ashley Walters currently starring in the final series of Top Boy; and comedian Bill Bailey promoting his tour Thoughtifier. With music from French singer-songwriter Christine and the Queens.

Episode 3: Laura Linney, Dawn French, London Hughes, Sugababes

Among the guests on Graham's sofa tonight: triple-Oscar-nominated star of Ozark, Laura Linney in new film The Miracle Club; comedy star Dawn French writing about the mistakes she's made in The Tw*t Files; and stand-up and actor London Hughes whose memoir is Living My Best Life, Hun. With music from Sugababes, who perform their new single When The Rain Comes.

Episode 4: Patrick Stewart, Ralph Fiennes, Bella Ramsey, Layton Williams and Dame Joan Collins

Together on Graham’s sofa this week: star of stage and screen Patrick Stewart, talking about his memoir Making It So; Oscar-nominated Ralph Fiennes, playing Macbeth in a groundbreaking new staging of the Shakespeare play; brilliant young actor Bella Ramsey, star of The Last of Us, discussing her role in BBC drama Time; Layton Williams, currently owning the dancefloor on Strictly Come Dancing and the great Dame Joan Collins, whose book Behind the Shoulder Pads lifts the lid on her sparkling life and career. Plus music from Zak Abel, performing his current single Cry.

Episode 5: Dame Judi Dench, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jack Whitehall and Jay Blades

Together on Graham’s sofa this week: Dame Judi Dench, discussing her book Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent, the Terminator himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger, promoting his road map for life, Be Useful: Seven Tools For Life, top comedian and actor Jack Whitehall, and The Repair Shop’s Jay Blades, talking about his memoir Life Lessons. With music from the legendary Duran Duran, performing their new single, Black Moonlight.

Episode 6:  Sarah Snook, Boy George, Greta Lee and Miriam Margolyes

Among the guests on Graham’s sofa tonight: Succession star Sarah Snook, returning to the West End for her one-woman play The Picture of Dorian Gray; pop legend Boy George, talking about his autobiography Karma; The Morning Show actor Greta Lee, starring in romantic drama Past Lives; and the irrepressible Miriam Margolyes, whose book 'Oh Miriam!' tells stories from her extraordinary life. With music from CMAT, performing her new single Stay for Something.

Episode 7: Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Ashley Jensen, George MacKay, and Chris and Rosie Ramsey

Together on Graham’s sofa tonight: hip-hop superstar Sean 'Diddy' Combs, promoting his new R&B offering, The Love Album: Off the Grid; Scottish actor Ashley Jensen, playing the new lead detective in Shetland; 1917 star George MacKay, in erotic revenge thriller Femme; and Geordie comedy couple Chris and Rosie Ramsey, taking the podcast world by storm. With music from singer Jessie Ware, who performs Hello Love from her current album That! Feels Good!

Episode 8: Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Saunders, Daisy Haggard, Wang and Take That

On Graham’s sofa are: Hollywood star Michael Fassbender, who stars in football comedy Next Goal Wins and action thriller The Killer; comedy legend Jennifer Saunders, starring in Peter Pan at the London Palladium; Back to Life star Daisy Haggard, in new BBC drama Boat Story; top comic Phil Wang, touring the world with his show Wang In There, Baby!; and pop supergroup Take That, who chat and perform their current single Windows.

Episode 9: Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, Timothée Chalamet and Cher

Together on Graham's sofa tonight: a first-time appearance for Pretty Woman and Erin Brockovich star, Julia Roberts, promoting her new film, Leave the World Behind; twice-Oscar-winning Hollywood great Tom Hanks, talking about his epic London installation The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks; Dune star Timothée Chalamet, in new Charlie and the Chocolate Factory prequel Wonka; and music legend Cher, chatting and performing her current single, DJ Play a Christmas Song.

Episode 10: Julianne Moore, Ricky Gervais, Jamie Oliver and Paapa Essiedu

Among the guests on Graham’s sofa are Oscar-winner Julianne Moore, starring in Todd Haynes’ critically-acclaimed May December, comedy superstar Ricky Gervais, talking about his stand-up special Armageddon, celebrity chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver, whose latest book is 5 Ingredients Mediterranean, and actor Paapa Essiedu (Gangs of London, The Lazarus Project), starring in Richard Curtis’s latest festive film, Genie. With music from Mercury Award-nominated Olivia Dean, performing the single Dive. 

Episode 11: Imelda Staunton, Ncuti Gatwa, Jamie Dornan and Jack Lowden

Together on Graham’s sofa are Imelda Staunton, playing Queen Elizabeth in the final episodes of The Crown; the hotly anticipated new star of Doctor Who, Ncuti Gatwa; Northern Irish star Jamie Dornan, who is in a new series of amnesia thriller The Tourist; and Scottish actor Jack Lowden, starring in the latest season of spy drama Slow Horses. With music from Gregory Porter, who performs Christmas Wish.

Episode 12:  Dominic West, Michelle Keegan, Jacob Anderson and Alan Carr

Together on Graham's sofa tonight: The Crown star Dominic West, taking the lead in the Arthur Miller masterpiece A View From The Bridge, Michelle Keegan (Our Girl, Ten Pound Poms) starring in the current No 1 Netflix drama Fool Me Once, Game of Thrones star Jacob Anderson, talking about the Anne Rice series Interview With The Vampire, and much-loved comic and presenter Alan Carr. With music from US singer-songwriter Teddy Swims, who performs his single Lose Control.

Episode 13:  Kevin Hart, Jodie Comer, Sofia Vergara and Alan Cumming

Together on Graham's sofa tonight: US comedy great Kevin Hart, talking about new heist movie Lift; Killing Eve and Broadway actress Jodie Comer, who appears in survival drama The End We Start From; Modern Family's Sofia Vergara, playing a businesswoman turned drug boss in Netflix series Griselda; and Scottish-American star Alan Cumming, touring his new cabaret show Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age. With music from Tom Odell, who performs his single Black Friday.

Episode 14:  Paul Mescal, Andrew Scott, Kingsley Ben-Adir and Da'Vine Joy Randolph 

Together on Graham’s sofa: great Irish actors Paul Mescal (Normal People) and Andrew Scott (Sherlock, Fleabag), co-starring in the critically acclaimed fantasy romance All of Us Strangers; star of Vera and Peaky Blinders, Kingsley Ben-Adir, taking the lead in new biopic Bob Marley: One Love; and stage and screen star Da'Vine Joy Randolph (Only Murders in the Building), who stars in Alexander Payne’s new comedy The Holdovers. The Last Dinner Party perform their single Nothing Matters.

Is there a trailer?

Yes, the official Graham Norton Show account shared a clip where he introduces the guests for the first episode.

In their post, they wrote: "WE ARE BACK! Joining us on the red sofa to kick off the new series are @maemuller_ @MawaanR @RealDMitchell @StephenGraham73 & @kylieminogue! Tonight at 10:40 pm on @BBCOne #TheGNShow"